What is the speed limit for urban roads and highways with center lines?
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Urban roads with only one motor vehicle lane in the same direction have a speed limit of 50 km/h, while urban highways have a speed limit of 70 km/h. On urban roads with center lines, the maximum speed for motor vehicles should not exceed 40 km/h. On urban roads without center lines, the speed limit is 30 km/h, and for urban highways, it is 40 km/h. When encountering any of the following situations, the maximum speed for motor vehicles must not exceed 30 km/h (for tractors, battery-powered vehicles, and wheeled special machinery vehicles, the limit is 15 km/h): entering or exiting non-motorized lanes, passing through railway crossings, sharp curves, narrow roads, or narrow bridges; making U-turns, turning, or descending steep slopes; driving in fog, rain, snow, dust, or hail with visibility less than 50 meters; driving on icy, snowy, or muddy roads; or towing a malfunctioning motor vehicle. Other speed limit regulations: motor vehicles must not exceed the speed indicated by traffic signs or markings; on roads with two or more motor vehicle lanes in the same direction without speed limit signs or markings, the maximum speed for urban roads is 70 km/h, and for closed motor vehicle-only roads and highways, it is 80 km/h; tunnels and tunnel groups generally have a speed limit of 80 km/h, accident-prone sections usually have a speed limit 20 km/h lower than the main highway, sharp curves and interchange ramps are limited to their design speed; ETC lanes have a speed limit of 20 km/h, and truck weigh-in-motion lanes have a speed limit of 5 km/h.
Regarding the speed limits on urban roads and highways with center lines, based on my years of driving experience, for two-way roads with center lines in cities, the speed limit is generally 50 kilometers per hour. This is mainly because urban roads have mixed traffic and frequent traffic lights, and higher speeds can easily lead to accidents. I have seen many rear-end collisions caused by speeding. On highways with center lines, such as national or provincial roads, the speed limit is usually 70 kilometers per hour. However, in some areas with median barriers, the limit might be increased to 80, depending on local traffic signs. In practice, I’ve noticed many drivers tend to go slightly faster, thinking it’s no big deal, but the risks of fines and safety hazards are high. Overall, whether in the city or on the highway, adhering to posted speed limits is the safest approach—after all, safety comes first. I always remind myself to control the throttle during every trip.
I've been commuting by car for over a decade. On urban roads with center lines, the speed limit is generally 50 kilometers per hour. For highway sections with center lines as dividers, the maximum speed is usually around 70 kilometers per hour. The key is that speed limits are set considering road complexity: dense traffic and jaywalking pedestrians in cities make 50 km/h necessary to avoid sudden braking accidents; highways have better visibility but more curves, hence the 70 km/h limit. My advice is to glance at speed limit signs or navigation prompts before driving, don't rely on feeling to speed. Especially during rain or snow, slow down further. I've noticed some sections lack clear signage - in such cases follow general standards, safety is more important than time.
